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Combat readiness of frontline military units checked

21 August 2015 [13:40] - TODAY.AZ

/By AzerNews/

By Sara Rajabova

Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov has visited the frontline zone to review combat readiness of military units.

Combat readiness of the armed forces, their ability in fulfilling the tasks in a short time and maneuvering capabilities were checked with the sudden alarm and practical combat shootings were carried out.

Hasanov praised the combat and operational capabilities of tested military units and ability to conduct military operations.

A while ago, the minister ordered the defense ministry to pay more attention to combat and practical training in order to increase vigilance on duty, and enhance the combat readiness of units and military equipment on the frontlines.

The defense minister regularly checks the stability of the line of defense at the front, the troops’ capacity to return fire, the state of engineering and fortifications in the area, the organization of logistics for personnel at posts and positions, and the complete preparation of equipment.

Standing strong against Armenia's unceasing operations along the line of contact, the Azerbaijani leadership has moved to formulate the necessary armament policy by adhering to international requirements.

Azerbaijan's military build-up goes in line with the country's legal right to liberate its occupied lands by means of war should it be necessary.

Azerbaijan's internationally recognized Nagorno-Karabakh territory became a conflict zone following Armenia's aggression in the early 1990s. As a result of Armenia's armed invasion, 20 percent of Azerbaijan's territory fell under Armenia's occupation. Nonetheless, the OSCE has attempted to foster a peaceful resolution to this conflict amid Armenia's persistent derailment.

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